Dietary Aide

Avalon Health Care Group; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veteran care is looking for a dedicated Dietary Aide to enhance the dining experience at their Sumter location. This role offers the chance to contribute positively to residents' lives while ensuring food safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will possess a Food Handler’s permit and a passion for teamwork and communication. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for advancement in a rewarding career. If you’re enthusiastic and dependable, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401K

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Legal Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s permit/ServeSafe certification is required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in washing and sanitizing dishes and food preparation.
• Ensure accurate serving portions and maintain cleanliness in kitchen.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler’s Permit/ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Patriots Village State Veterans Home in Sumter, SC is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and dedicated Dietary Aide to join our outstanding team!

$15.00 - $16.65 /hr

Flexible AM and PM schedule

Come join our team! We offer great challenges, a rewarding career and opportunities for advancement!

Full-time are eligible for:

• 401K
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

Part-time are eligible for all of the above except Medical. On Call are not eligible for any of the above except 401k

**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Responsibilities

• Assist in washing and sanitizing dishes.
• Assist in food preparation, serving, and maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Check that plate and hot base lowerator is heated, steam table is properly heated.
• Ensure that accurate serving portions and food items are on each tray before loading to the food cart.
• Ensure that appropriate serving utensils are used; ensure that temperatures are within standards (all temperatures are logged and reviewed prior to tray-line).
• During tray line, ensure that the trays are garnished, neatly arranged, silverware, cups, and dishes are clean and plate covers are dry.
• After tray-line, check and record excess/shortage preparation, discuss with the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s permit/ServeSafe certification as per state requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer